1、1Unit 4 Cyberspace课时练(一) 阅读理解提速练练速度(限时：35 分钟).阅读理解A(2018云南省昆明市高三复习教学质量检测)Two weeks ago, a 7yearold girl, Chloe Bridgewater wrote a letter to Google, expressing her interest in working for the tech company when she gets older. “Dear Google boss, my name is Chloe and when I am bigger I would like a jo
2、b with Google， ” she wrote. “I also want to work in a chocolate factory and do swimming in the Olympics.” The student said she liked computers and had a tablet she played games on. She even showed off a robot game that her dad gave her.It wasnt long before Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, replied with
3、his own letter on Google website. In a letter dated Feb. 3, Pichai wrote, “Dear Chloe, Im glad that you like computers and robots, and hope that you will continue to learn about technology. I think if you keep working hard and follow your dreams, you can accomplish everything you set your mind to. I
4、 look forward to receiving your job application when you are finished with school！”Her father, Andy Bridgewater told ABC News he was completely shocked that his daughter received a reply. But he wasnt surprised that she decided to write the letter in the first place. “Shes got determination. She doe
5、snt see the barriers that we face every day， ” he explained. “If she wants to do it, she will set out to do it and nothing will stop her.”The father remarked that his daughter began jumping up and down after receiving the letter. Still, hes not in a rush to send his eldest daughter off to work. “Now
6、, my daughter is confident, although she hasnt yet fully understood that it will take more efforts than finishing her study to make it with Google， ” he said.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文，七岁女孩 Chloe Bridgewater 给谷歌 CEO Sundar Pichai 写信，没想到却收到了 Sundar 的回信。1Chloes letter to Pichai shows us that she _.Aexpects to be
7、one of the Google membersBhas a talent for making robotsCmakes up her mind to study hardDburies herself in computer games解析：A 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句中的“when I am bigger I would like a job with Google”可知，她写信给谷歌 CEO 是希望长大后能在谷歌工作，故 A 项正确。2We can know from the text that _.Athe girl wrote the letter to Pichai on
8、February 3Bthere are two children in Bridgewaters familyCAndy didnt expect a reply from Pichai at allDGoogle is sure to hire Chloe after her graduation解析：C 推理判断题。根据第三段的第一句“Her father, Andy Bridgewater told ABC News he was completely shocked that his daughter received a reply.”可知，Andy 对于他的女儿能收到回信很惊讶，
9、据此可推知，Andy 根本没有指望会收到谷歌 CEO 的回信，故 C 项正确。3What is the main idea of the text?AA 7yearold girl gets a job with Google.2BCEO of Google responds to a girls letter.CA father forbids his girl to work for Google.DGoogle decides to employ its youngest clerk.解析：B 主旨大意题。本文主要讲述七岁女孩 Chloe Bridgewater 给谷歌 CEO 写信，希
10、望长大后在谷歌公司工作，没想到谷歌 CEO 给她回了信，鼓励她努力学习，实现梦想。故选 B 项。B(2018湖北省七市(州)教科研协作体高三联合考试)Are you a social media addict? Are you always checking your smartphone to see how many “likes” youve received for your latest post? Maybe you feel comforted by the sound that someone has sent you a message?Dont worry, youre n
11、ot alone. We check our phones an average of 150 times a day, and around 30% of the total time spent online is devoted to social media. Some experts now fear this habit could be damaging our mental health.This is something particularly bothering young adults, according to a study from the University
12、of Pittsburgh. It found the more they used social media, the more likely they were to be depressed (沮丧的). In tests, those people who checked social media frequently were 2.7 times more likely to be depressed compared to those who spent most of their time generally surfing the Internet, who had just
13、1.7 times the risk.Some of us certainly feel sad when were ignored on social media sites, or when we see someone else having a better time than us. But depression is a more serious condition and clinical psychologist, Abigael San, recently told the BBC that, “Its a real issue, and its been getting s
14、ignificantly worse over the last 56 years. You can get so hooked that it takes you away from your real relationships.” However, Abigael does admit that social media is more likely to worsen preexisting issues than directly cause them.Other research by the University of Glasgow found that teenagers a
15、re affected by the 24hour demands of their social media accounts. It found that those with higher levels of emotional investment in social media, and who use it at night, were more likely to feel depressed and anxious.Despite these warning signs, why do some of us continue to keep clicking? Well, I
16、suppose we all want to be liked and we dont want to miss out on a conversation thats taking place online. But we need to know when to switch off our virtual (虚拟的) online world and connect with the real world instead.【语篇解读】 本文主要讲述了社交媒体上瘾的危害及应对策略。4Who is more likely to be depressed according to the st
17、udy?APeople checking social media frequently.BPeople surfing the Internet regularly.CPeople receiving a few “likes” of their posts.DPeople longing for more messages.解析：A 细节理解题。根据文章第三段的最后一句“In tests, those people who checked social media frequently were 2.7 times more likely to be depressed compared
18、to those who spent most of their time generally surfing the Internet, who had just 1.7 times the risk.”可知，那些经常看社交媒体的人更有可能抑郁。5Why does the author give a quote from Abigael San in Para. 4?ATo introduce the coming topic.BTo give a more supporting example.CTo stress the importance of social media.DTo ex
19、plain the cause of a social media addict.解析：B 推理判断题。根据第三段和第四段的整体内容可推知，第四段中引用心理学3家 Abigael 的话是为了佐证全文的观点，故选 B。6Why do people get addicted to social media according to the author?ABecause they have more time and money.BBecause the virtual world is much more attractive.CBecause they want to attract more
20、 attention.DBecause emotional investment in social media benefits them.解析：C 细节理解题。根据最后一段的第二句“Well, I suppose we all want to be liked and we dont want to miss out on a conversation thats taking place online.”可知，人们沉溺于社交媒体不能自拔的原因是希望得到更多的关注，故选 C。7Whats the passage mainly about?AIts common for teenagers
21、to be a social addict.BUsing smartphones does harm to peoples health.CIts better to stay away from virtual online world.DSocial media addiction contributes to depression.解析：D 主旨大意题。文章的第三段点题，再结合全文的整体内容可推知，本文主要讲述的是社交媒体上瘾的危害会引起抑郁。C(2018云南省昆明市高三复习教学质量检测)Come to meet our stars! The worldfamous Ringling B
22、ros. Circus is building up the excitement one hour before the show begins. At the All Access PreShow children of all ages are invited to join our performers on the show floor. Its your chance to be right in the middle of the circus action. You can learn circus skills and get signatures from extraord
23、inary circus stars, try on a traditional ringmaster jacket and be part of our dance party!Gypsy Gomes comes from Argentina where she was taught her circus skills as a child. She will leave your head spinning as she controls up to 80 hula hoops (呼啦圈) while balancing on a huge mirror ball. Having many
24、 hoops thrown in her direction all at once is just one of her many talents.Emily Ryan gives thrilling performances in her German Wheel. Her beauty and courage go hand in hand with her broad talents and tricks.With the most elegant touch, Emma Avery bravely steps out into thin air on a silver thread
25、of wire, showing her skills not only of balance but of beautifully performed talents.The sixth generation Swiss circus artist, Rosita Gasser performs a unique and very modern display on the Roman Rings with skill, balance and style. Her strength and control during the performance has come from being
26、 a single, double flying trapeze (空中飞人) from the young age of eight and a lifetime in the circus.To take advantage of this onceinalifetime experience, just visit ringlingbros. expapp. com from your iPhone or Android smartphone, provide your name, email and phone number to see the exciting experience
27、s that are waiting for you!【语篇解读】 本文是一篇马戏团的演出广告，介绍了该团中著名表演者的表演项目和演出特色，最后给出了订票方式。8What can a child do at the All Access PreShow?ARecord the performance.BSwap signatures with the circus stars.CTry on a traditional ringmaster jacket.DTake some photos with the circus stars.解析：C 细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句中的“.try on
28、 a traditional 4ringmaster jacket and be part of our dance party！”可知，观众可以试穿马戏团表演指挥的夹克，故 C 项正确。9Where did Gypsy pick up her circus skills?AIn Argentina. BIn Germany.CIn Switzerland. DIn Rome.解析：A 细节理解题。根据第二段的第一句“Gypsy Gomes comes from Argentina where she was taught her circus skills as a child.”可知，Gy
29、psy Gomes 小时候在Argentina 学习了马戏表演技能，故 A 项正确。10Who was born in a circus family?AGypsy Gomes. BEmily Ryan.CEmma Avery. DRosita Gasser.解析：D 细节理解题。根据第五段的第一句“The sixth generation Swiss circus artist, Rosita Gasser performs a unique and very modern display on the Roman Rings with skill, balance and style.”可
30、知，Rosita Gasser 是瑞士马戏艺术世家的第六代传人，故 D 项正确。11What is the main purpose of writing this text?ATo attract people to the circus show.BTo invite children to the dance party.CTo inform readers of ways to register.DTo introduce readers some circus stars.解析：A 目的意图题。根据第一段的第一句“Come to meet our stars！”最后一段并结合文章内容
31、可知，本文是一篇马戏团的演出广告，介绍了该团中著名表演者的表演项目和演出特色，并给出了订票方式。据此可以判断，本文旨在吸引人们去观看马戏表演，故 A 项正确。D(2018湖南长郡中学模拟)It is quite reasonable to blame traffic jams，the cost of gas and the great speed of modern life，but manners on the road are becoming horrible. Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers
32、behind the wheel. It is all right to have a tiger in a cage，but to have one in the drivers seat is another matter.Road politeness is not only good manners，but a good sense. It takes the most coolheaded drivers great patience to give up the desire to beat back when forced to face rude driving. On the
33、 other hand，a little politeness goes a long way toward reducing the possibility of quarreling and fighting. A friendly nod or a wave of thanks in answer to an act of politeness helps to create an atmosphere of goodwill and becomes so necessary in modern traffic conditions. But such behavior of polit
34、eness is by no means enough. Many drivers nowadays dont even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.However，misplaced politeness can also be dangerous. A typical example is the driver who waves a child crossing the street at a wrong place into the path of oncoming cars that may not be ab
35、le to stop in time. The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.An experienced driver， whose manners are faultless，told me it would help if drivers learnt to correctly join in a traffic stream without causing total blockages that give rise to unpleas
36、ant feelings. Unfortunately，modern drivers cant even learn to drive，let alone master the roadmanship(公路驾车技能)Years ago, experts warned us that the fast increase of the car ownership 5would demand more giveandtake(互谅互让)from all road users. It is high time for all of us to take this message to heart.【语
37、篇解读】 随着车辆的增多，很多司机都有可怕的路痴症，甚至不知道什么是文明交通。专家们呼吁，司机应该互谅互让，将文明驾驶牢记在心。12The passage mainly talks about _.Atraffic jams Bgood mannersCroad politeness Dmodern drivers解析：C 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段第一句“Road politeness is not only good manners，but a good sense.”及第三段第一句“However, misplaced politeness can also be dangerous.”
38、可知，本文主要围绕道路文明礼貌行为展开论述。13Troubles on the road are often caused by _.Atraffic jamsBthe behavior of the driversCthe great speed of modern lifeDterrible road conditions解析：B 推理判断题。根据文章第一段第二句“Everybody knows that the nicest men would become fierce tigers behind the wheel.”可知，大家都知道，平时非常绅士的人在开车的时候也会变成一只猛虎。再
39、根据文中对道路上司机们的种种行为的描述可判断，公路上的麻烦主要是由司机的行为引起的。14According to the writer，a good driver should _.Aencourage children to cross the road whenever they want toBbeat back when forced to face rude drivingCbe able to recognize politeness when he sees itDjoin in a traffic stream quickly however other people feel
40、解析：C 细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句“Many drivers nowadays dont even seem able to recognize politeness when they see it.”可知，在看到礼貌行为时，一个好司机应当能够对此有所认知。15It is not always right for drivers to _.Amaster the roadmanshipBneglect politeness when they see itCgive a friendly nod in answer to an act of politenessDencourage
41、 old ladies to cross the road whenever and wherever they want to解析：D 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句“The same goes for encouraging old ladies to cross the road wherever and whenever they want to.”可知，给老人让路，让他们随意过马路的礼貌行为是不对的。.七选五(2018河南开封一模)How to Use Social Media PositivelyNowadays so common is social media in our s
42、ociety that almost everyone is connected to some form of it, whether it is Twitter, Facebook or even Pinterest. We are in a fastpaced, technologically evolving society and we are addicted to social media. _1_.So how does one ensure a positive online reputation? Its simple：Keep it clean. Party photos
43、 with alcohol are an absolute nono. Would you want to have your boss see these photos? _2_. Make sure to post contents that you feel positively reflect you, your creativity and your skills._3_. You have a private Twitter account so you can post anything you want? This is decidedly not the case. Priv
44、acy settings make it harder to see your full account, but its not impossible. Under no circumstance should you rely on privacy settings as a way to protect inappropriate contents.6Ensure youre careful and professional. Keep it classy (优等的)! Discover your brand, or what you want people to think of yo
45、u. Proper spelling and grammar is always a plus, but it may not be your brand. _4_. In this way, you can earn approval.Follow these simple rules and youre on your way to building, or restoring an online reputation. Using social media positively doesnt mean you cant have fun and use it to express you
46、rself; however, you want to ensure that youre OK with anyone seeing everything you post. _5_. So your post can get your friends active and happy.Like it or not, your social networks reflect youmake sure you look like the shining star that you truly are.ATry to do everything as well as you canBIn fac
47、t, we long for social media and need itCSocial media is very fast to use but very difficultDDont trust privacy settings at allEBe entirely sure about what youre postingFOnce you click post, theres no looking backGMake sure your post in written personally【语篇解读】 如今，几乎每个人都与社交媒体有某种程度的联系，而本文就如何积极利用社交媒体提出
48、了几条建议。1解析：B 根据设空前的“We are in a fastpaced, technologically evolving society and we are addicted to social media.”可知，在这个快节奏的、技术不断发展的社会中，我们都痴迷于社交媒体，下文就如何在社交媒体保持积极的网络信誉提出了几点建议，故 B 项(事实上，我们渴望和需要社交媒体。)符合语境。2解析：E 根据设空后的“Make sure to post contents that you feel positively reflect you, your creativity and yo
49、ur skills.”可知，此处指要确保你发出的帖子能够反映你积极的一面，即要确保你发帖子的内容。故选 E 项。3解析：D 设空处为本段的主题句，根据本段出现的“private” ， “Privacy settings”及最后一句“Under no circumstance should you rely on privacy settings.”可知，本段是在提醒人们不要完全指望隐私设置。故选 D 项，该选项中的privacy settings 与之呼应。4解析：A 根据本段主题句“Ensure youre careful and professional.”及本段中的“Discover your brand. Proper spelling and grammar.”可知，我们要尽力把每一方面都
